Generative AI Engineer (Azure)

At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.

We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.

As an Azure Generative AI Consultant, you will work directly with NCS Australia's clients to solve their most complex challenges. Your primary focus will be the hands-on, end-to-end delivery of bespoke AI solutions on the Azure platform. This involves designing and developing intelligent agents using Azure OpenAI Service, implementing sophisticated Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) patterns with Azure AI Search, and building the robust data pipelines and APIs needed to support these applications using services like Azure Data Factory and Azure API Management.

Beyond pure development, this role requires you to ensure the operational excellence and strategic success of your solutions. You will implement CI/CD workflows with Azure DevOps, monitor application performance in Azure Monitor, and act as a trusted technical advisor to our clients. A key part of your role will be presenting compelling Proof of Value demonstrations and clearly communicating the business impact of your technical work to a diverse range of client stakeholders.

As a Generative AI Consultant, you will be at the very forefront of our clients' transformation journey, working with cutting-edge technology to solve complex, real-world problems and delivering tangible impact for our clients.

• Proven experience in software development with proficiency in Python.

• Hands-on experience across the Microsoft Azure platform, particularly with Azure Functions, Azure Data Factory, and Azure API Management.

• Strong understanding of Generative AI concepts, RAG patterns, and services like Azure OpenAI Service and Azure AI Search.

• Familiarity with CI/CD principles and tools within Azure DevOps.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage confidently with client stakeholders.

• A natural problem-solver with a proven ability to translate complex business requirements into elegant technical solutions.

• A collaborative spirit, a passion for continuous learning, and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.

• Relevant Microsoft certifications such as Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102) or Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) are highly regarded.

Why join us: 

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. 

Agencies:

We’ve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process, no fee or payment will be given.

Work rights and background checks: 

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks